Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

THE ORIGINAL PITA HUT INC

530 41 ST · MIAMI BEACH · Dade County · FL 33140

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 21, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3375888
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8450182
DBPR license2326929

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#9High Priority08B-02-4

High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed apple strude almond croissant display on a tray at the front counter without protection. No sneezed guard observed . Employee wrapped the food tray . **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority12A-16-4

High Priority – Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee came from outside and started working with clean utensils without washing her hands. Employee washed her hands after being coached about the issue . **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 8

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed 2 oz plastic container used to scoop salt.

#2Basic24-06-4

Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean pans and pots stored in dirty shelves in the Warewashing area .. Employee cleaned the shelves. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic32-12-5

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Missing cover for trash container inside women bathroom. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed coffee mug on the prep table at the front. Employee moved it immediately. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing bracelets when engaged in food preparation at the front .

#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of debris underneath the shelving at the dry storage. Employee started sweeping the floor. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#7Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed at dry storage area second floor.

#8Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop on the top of the ice machine. The surface was dusty. Employee washed the scoop and placed it inside a clean food container. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 2:15 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.